The Transportation Bill, The Water Challenge, and Life in the 1680s

“The bridges and highways we fail to repair today will have to be rebuilt tomorrow – at many times the cost.” - President Ronal Reagan.

Our conversation begins with a story set in the 1680s, describing the simple life of a young woman named Abigail in the Connecticut colony. We explore the evolution from local self-reliance to national and international interdependence and the speed of change.

We take a look at the latest Transportation bill - how it’s broken up, what it actually means, and what the future could look like. Scott highlights the importance of clean water and the need to replace lead service lines.

They also discuss the economic impact of infrastructure investment and the potential for job creation. The conversation concludes with a call for better communication and transparency regarding infrastructure projects.

Timestamps
00:00 Life in the 1680s: Challenges and Resilience
06:18 From Self-Reliance to Interdependence: The Evolution of Society
11:36 The Importance of Investing in Water Systems
12:06 The Economic Impact of Infrastructure Investment
19:11 Improving Communication and Transparency in Infrastructure Projects

Keywords
US infrastructure, history, tradespeople, engineering, architecture, mentoring, infrastructure bill, water systems, transparency

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